DP and I work full time and we are extremely lucky that we have relatives who help with childcare for half the week. I am grateful and recognise the effort that our families make. We are very happy that DS(3) gets to spend quality regular time with his grandparents and they are all very close. They have toys there for him to play with and he really enjoys himself.
BUT - 2 sets of his GPs will only ever give presents that MUST remain at their houses and I struggle with this. They are very generous and the presents are exciting - such as a red shiny tricycle for his birthday (he doesn't have a bike at home). Any presents give by his auntie and uncle on that side must also stay at their houses. DS struggles with opening presents and then not being able to take them home. He is only 3 and gets upset when it is time to go home but cant take the gifts with him.
Would IBU to ask them to perhaps get him a small gift (such as a book) and then if they want to buy him a big gift (which really isn't necessary or expected at all), that they give it a couple of weeks later and not wrapped up and given as a Christmas/Bday gift?
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Grandparents and presents
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Notgoingtobeamug · 05/12/2016 13:25
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